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Downtown Dayton Performing Arts District Engagement Session | Catherine Milliron Photography | Ohio and Destination Fine Art Wedding Photographer

Downtown Dayton Performing Arts District Engagement

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This downtown Dayton performing arts district engagement session by the Schuster Center and Old Court House perfectly captured Hannah and Marc’s theatre loving personalities. This sweet Dayton engagement session was captured by Catherine Milliron Photography, an Ohio and destination fine art wedding photographer. Hannah and Marc both have a soft spot for the arts, so […]

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Spring Mother’s Day Mini Sessions at the Mall at Fairfield Commons

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Have you heard the news? I am SO excited to share with you the spring Mother’s Day mini sessions I’ve been working on as a collaboration between Catherine Milliron Photography and the Mall at Fairfield Commons, here in Dayton, OH. What if, this year, instead of giving mom ANOTHER pair of slippers or a four […]

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Oakes Quarry Park Winter Sunset Engagement

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Kelly and Aaron took their engagement photos a week before their gorgeous December wedding at Rosedale Bible College. They chose Oakes Quarry Park as the backdrop for their romantic sunset engagement session.

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Behind the Scenes: 2019

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Happy new year, dear friends!! And what a year it’s been. 2019 was a wonderful one for Catherine Milliron Photography, and since it’s been such a fantastic year, I figured it was only fitting for me to round up all the best behind-the-scenes photos I could find. 

There are candids, bloopers, inside peeks at a wedding day — everything you could ever want! From grainy cell phone pics to spontaneous photos with tourists in Philadelphia, this gallery has a little something for everyone. 

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Cabernet + Charcoal Fall Christ’s Church Bellbrook Wedding

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Held against the stunning backdrop of Christ’s Church in Bellbrook, Hanna + Jonny’s gorgeous fall wedding day in midwest Ohio was one of my favorites to date. From the perfectly curated florals that complimented their cabernet and charcoal color scheme to the elegant simplicity of Hanna’s dress, every element of their day was not only beautiful but was also personalized to the two of them and their relationship. Together they led their closest family and friends in worship during their ceremony, and there were many tears shed as their entire bridal party sang along with them during a special music feature. Then, during their reception, they had an open mic time where guests told their favorite memories with the bride and groom and shared well wishes for their future together.

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Slate Blue Wedding at the Mohican’s Central Ohio Barn + Treehouse Venue

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Goodness, where do I even start? Emily and Daniel’s day was absolutely breathtaking. They got married at the cutest venue I’ve ever seen – the Mohicans is a wedding venue that not only features the most gorgeous scenery, but also the most adorable luxury treehouses. Like ARE YOU KIDDIN ME?? It was so precious and was the perfect location to celebrate two of the kindest humans I’ve ever met.

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Ohio State Football Stadium Surprise Proposal

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Honestly, I don’t think there is anyone better to tell you about Jill and Cory’s love story than Cory himself. He found me through Instagram and when he inquired with me about shooting his surprise proposal at Ohio Stadium (home of the Buckeyes!), he had the sweetest words to say about their relationship, and the significance that Ohio State University holds to both of them.

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Ohio State University College Campus Senior Portraits

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Phoebe is a vocal music education major, and part of her degree requirement for graduation is that she must perform a senior recital. I remember that life alllllll too well (since that was me literally eighteen months ago), so when she reached out and asked me to take her pictures for her senior recital, I thought I knew exactly what she had in mind. Most senior recital pictures feature someone in a long flow dress standing in the middle of a field of tall grass somewhere, but not Phoebe. She said she wanted something different, unique, and edgy. So we set out to make that vision come to life.

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Downtown Columbus Short North District Engagement

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I met Hannah and Mike through another one of my precious 2019 couples, Christina and Josh. When I first met these two, I knew we were going to be fast friends. We spent their engagement session in downtown Columbus in the Short North district, laughing and dodging the crowds of people as they danced and hugged in the middle of the bustling city. They were so sweet and loving towards each other, and they were willing to adventure and try new things – they even stood in the middle of moving traffic so I could snap a long exposure shot, freezing them in time.

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Adventurous Dallas Texas 2019 Senior Portrait Sunrise Session

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I’ve known Kayleigh for what honestly seems like forever. I met Kayleigh when she was probably 8 years old, and gosh, she’s honestly become family to me. I always call her my sister, and her family is my “second family.” Her family were the first ones to let me take their portraits back when I firstttt got my camera in high school (bless their hearts – they were SO kind to me and loved their pictures even though I made them all wear purple and stand barefoot in a park…what on earth was I thinking haha??).

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Ohio Indian Mounds Waterfall Winter Surprise Proposal

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Anna was one of the first friends I ever made my freshman year of college, so when her boyfriend, Stephen, asked me to shoot his proposal I couldn’t have been more honored. We went and scoped out the location a few days in advance and planned out the whole thing. Indian Mounds Reserve made the perfect backdrop for his surprise proposal and the weather that day was below freezing, so the waterfall was covered in beautiful icicles as the ground showcased a fresh layer of bright white snow.

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The Bridesmaid-Photographer: How to Shoot a Wedding…And Be In It

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Once upon a time, one of my dearest friends in the whole world asked me to be in her wedding. Saying yes to being a bridesmaid in Megan and Jay’s Michigan winter wedding was one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever made. Then, Megan asked me another question – if I would also do double duty as her wedding photographer. My initial gut reaction was to excitedly say yes, but then my logistical side started panicking. Was it even remotely possible to be a photographer AND a bridesmaid??

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